Team Convene to Welcome Niamh Martin as UK Managing Director and Simon Lee as Head of Finance, Group Controller
We are pleased to announce two new additions to the Convene leadership team in the UK: Simon Lee joins as Head of Finance, Group Controller, effective immediately, and Niamh Martin will join Convene as Managing Director of the company's UK business, effective February 5, 2024. These additions will support continued expansion across the UK and into Europe as the company anticipates imminent global growth opportunities.
“Convene has grown a strong foothold in the UK market since our expansion into London in 2022, including our recent acquisition of etc.venues earlier this year,” said Ryan Simonetti, CEO and co-founder of Convene. “With the accelerating demand for premium, lifestyle-focused, meeting, event and workspaces, we are bolstering our leadership team to support ongoing growth. We are pleased to welcome Niamh and Simon to Team Convene and know their deep luxury, hospitality, experience will be beneficial in leading and expanding the UK business of Convene moving forward.”
- Martin has 18+ years of experience in the lifestyle hospitality industry. As UK Managing Director, she will oversee site operations, financial performance, and growth of the company’s UK business. Prior to joining Convene, Martin spent more than six years with Selfridges, where her strategic vision placed hospitality at the forefront of a luxury retail business. She had full operational oversight of 22 restaurants across London, Manchester and Birmingham as well as the development of new F&B concepts from inception to opening.
- Lee, who is FCCA qualified, has more than 30 years experience in international finance, focused on the hospitality and luxury business sectors. As Head of Finance, Group Controller at Convene, Lee will oversee the UK finance team while partnering with Convene’s newly appointed CFO Al Bentley on the company’s global expansion plans. Lee was previously working with Convene on a consulting basis; prior to officially joining the company he served as Vice President of Finance and Accounting with Diamond Resorts and Financial Controller at the Remy Cointreau Group.
Welcome to Team Convene, Simon and Niamh!
